, 1887-03-16

any information in reference 10 Che
Chatham dockyard disclosures.
The charge that America had been pur-
chasing naval designs has been completely
abandoned. Later indications point TO
France or Russia.
Tie publication of a portion of Sir
Redvers Buffers testimony, de%nOunclng the
use of the law against the poor i'll favor
of the rich, and protesting against coercion,
has caused q great sensatiOn.-It is chars-
ed that the Government Is suppreSSlhS
most important statements.
Mr.. Gladstone has announced that he
will lead the opposition against the C0er'
cion bill.
Mr.. Goschen, the Chancellor OF the
Exchequer, has confirmed EnglandS refusal
to grant a subvention towards the mamie,
nance of an Egyptian army to defend
Suakim. This decision will cause the
failure Of the Egyptian payment of interest,
and will require a meeting OF the Interna-
tiOnal Commission to consider England 8
relation to Egypt.
The Vatican has summoned the Nunclo
at Paris to return to Rome, for the purpose
of consulting him respecting the recent
amicable negotiations with France.
II is reported that a fatal explosion has
occurred at the Melinite Arsenal at
Belfast.
Paris dispatches state that the Chamber
of Deputies has passed the tax on foreign
cereals.
Imposing naval are taking
place at TOulOn.
Berlin news states that NJ. lie LesSepS
dined with the Kaiser yesterday.
New York, March 12th.-The Under Sc
cretary for Foreign Affairs stated that the
dispute respecting the Guiana boundary
cannot be settled while Venezuela maIn-
tains the suspension Of diplomatic rela-
tons.
1t is alleged that differences have arisen
in the Cabinet on the Conservative IRISH
policy.
The "Daily News, in an editorial, states
that Mr.. GOschen favOurs q sweeping
Land Purchase Scheme, while his col
leagues favour d less heroic reform.
Contradictory statements are made as
to whether the published version IS the
real testimony of General Butler.
1t is reported that fresh shocks OF earth
quake have occurred at Nice, and the walls
of the church at DOnai have been cracked.
Berlin dispatches state that the Septeh-
nate Bill has been read a third time.
1t is reported that r.. de Lesseps is
seeking to induce Germany to participate
in the Paris Exposition.
The Committee OF the French chamber
OF equities has unanimously dlSappfoNcu
of the Governments Bill for the abolition
of 81 sub prefectures: 4 Moderates OPP
pose any abolition, while Z Radicals favour
the total abolition of sub prefectures.
The German Government is about to IN
troduce a Bill in the ReichStag proposing
a reduction of sugar bOunties but it is not
expected to pass The House this session.
The American yachts "Dauntless" and
"COronet" have commenced the race across
the Atlantic for $4,000.
Barbados, 12th.-The steam yacht 'ECey-
lon" arrived here this morning from 81.
Vincent with party OF 81.
New York, March 14th.-It is reported
that an unsuccessful attempt has been
made to aSsasSinate the Gar.
The Russian advisers of General
Boulanger have presented him with a cost
" sabre bearing a significant inScrlp,
ton.
NJ. de Lesseps is being lionized in
Berlin, his reception and entertainment Ill
Germany has produced a good effect IN
Paris.
A sharp shock of earthquake occurred
in Marseilles yesterday.
The new German army bill provides Tor
the addition of no, 900 men.
The forbearance Of Russia towards
Bulgaria is generally attributed to an un-
readiness for action.
Halifax deSnatchpS reDOrt that there Is